Patient FAQs

Visiting times may vary. Please speak to our caregivers to find out the best time to visit.

Patient and visitor parking may be available close by. Please see our getting here and parking page for more information.

Patient pick up and drop off bays may be available. Please see our getting here and parking page for more information.

You should bring the following items with you when you are admitted to hospital. Your doctor will let you know if you need to bring any other items.

Your Medicare card and concession cards such as the Safety Net Card and Department of Veterans’ Affairs Card

Your health fund details

Name and address of your general practitioner

Emergency contact details of your next of kin

Any x-rays or scans related to your condition

Any current medications you are taking, including natural remedies and supplements

A list of allergies to food, medications, latex, dyes and dressings

Details of your employer and the date, time and place of accident if your surgery or procedure is covered by Workers’ Compensation or the Motor Vehicle Injury Trust

Pyjamas or nightgowns, dressing gown and slippers (non-slip sole)

Personal toiletries

A small amount of money for items such as newspapers and magazines

Bring your personal items in a small bag (hand luggage) that can fit into limited storage space provided in patient rooms.

Please do not bring jewellery, valuables or excess cash to hospital. While care is taken with your personal belongings, facilities for safekeeping are limited and we cannot take responsibility for any loss or damage.

When you are admitted to hospital you will be asked if you have any dietary requests or requirements which our catering department will aim to accommodate. Please speak to our caregivers on admission to discuss your specific requirements.

We have a mixture of single and shared rooms at our facilities. While we make every effort to provide your room preference based on your level of health cover, single rooms cannot be guaranteed and are allocated on clinical need. You will be charged for the room you occupy.

Yes, you can access the hospital WiFi if you are a patient or visitor.

To access the hospital WiFi:

Connect to the ‘Guest’ wireless network

Enter your details and accept the terms and conditions

Click the ‘hotspot’ login.

Our accounts department is ready to answer any questions you may have about your bill:

Before you come to hospital, we recommend you speak to your private health insurance to confirm your eligibility, level of cover and liability for any excesses, co-payments or other out-of-pocket expenses.

It is important to know some services and costs may not be covered by your health insurance, especially if your treatment involves allied health care, such as physiotherapy and pharmacy.

If you do not have health insurance, you will be required to pay the estimated costs of your hospital bed fees, operating theatre fees and prosthetic fees (if applicable) at the time of admission.

After you are discharged, you may also receive additional accounts which you will need to pay direct, including:

We welcome people from all cultural, religious and social backgrounds. Our focus is on providing high quality care in a welcoming environment for all.

We manage all personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Commonwealth) and all relevant State legislation.

If you wish to access your personal information, contact the privacy officer or health information manager at the relevant hospital or service. We do not charge an application fee, but you may be charged administration, photocopying or counter fees.

An admission form outlines important information about you and your surgery and helps us prepare for your admission to hospital.

It also includes your consent to your procedure or surgery and must be signed by you or your guardian.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.